The Productivity Commission’s is trialing blogging as an additional and complementary way to encourage more participation in their public consultation processes. Global Access Partners (GAP) is facilitating the Productivity Commission’s new blog on their behalf. Commissioner Dr Neil Byron launched the pilot blog by asking for feedback on the 7 key findings and recommendations from the Draft Report of the Study into Market Mechanisms for Recovering Water in the Murray-Darling Basin. All the organisations which represent the major stakeholders have been notified through official channels. However we want to make sure that individuals, small businesses and families who are affected by water buybacks, or have a strong interest in rural water policy and sustainability get involved. Traditional avenues for submissions have now closed, so http://blog.pc.gov.au/ is the last chance for people to have their ideas heard by the Commission before they prepare their Final Report. We are inviting people to:
Visit http://blog.pc.gov.au/ today and login to leave your comments.
Forward this email to your friends and colleagues with an interest in water policy.
Post a link to http://blog.pc.gov.au/ on your website or blog.
Share a link to http://blog.pc.gov.au/ through your social networking profiles (such as Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter).
Any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Blog Moderator directly, srose@pc.gov.au, 02 8303 2430. HURRY – Blog closes 5pm EST Friday 26 February 2010 Best Regards Sally Rose Blogger-in-Chief Global Access Partners Blog Moderator pc.blog.gov.au srose@openforum.com.au srose@pc.gov.au +61 (0)2 8303 2430 +61 (0)433 324 699 Twitter: @openforum_au

The link below takes you directly to the Premier's Council for Women survey on women and paid work.
Please feel welcome to distribute it to your networks. http://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/women/women_and_work/a_conversation_with_nsw_women_about_paid_work
Office for Women's Policy

Hi!
I have decided to start this blog as a way to share information about stuff for women...that is relevant to those who live in a non metropolitan setting...particularly those who live in the western region.
I hope it helps = feel free to post your information too!
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